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Burnham to host Zelenskyy at Downing Street after Trump's Russia diesel deal

UK pledges faster missile deliveries and a push for an LNG ban as Zelenskyy makes his first European visit since Trump eased sanctions on Russian diesel.

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What to know

  • Burnham hosts Zelenskyy at Downing Street Wednesday, his third meeting with the Ukrainian president since taking office in July.
  • UK is accelerating delivery of over 5,000 Lightweight Multirole Missiles under a £1.6bn programme and adding £45m in surface-to-air missiles to counter faster Russian jet-powered drones.
  • Visit follows Trump's deal to resume buying Russian diesel and his call for Ukraine to replace Zelenskyy, prompting UK and allies to push for tougher sanctions and a Russian LNG export ban.
  • A European Council summit Thursday is expected to back stronger sanctions on Moscow in response to the Trump-Russia diesel deal.

“My message to the Ukrainian people could not be clearer: we are with you for as long as it takes, and we will go further and faster in our support to back your courageous fight for peace in Europe.”

Andy Burnham, UK Prime Minister · The Guardian ↗ · Oct 12

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Burnham to host Zelenskyy at Downing Street after Trump's Russia diesel deal
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    Coverage frames visit as UK response to Trump-Russia policy shift

    Outlets including Bloomberg and Politico framed the Downing Street visit as part of a wider scramble by Kyiv and its allies to respond to Trump's diesel deal, ahead of a European Council summit on Thursday expected to back stronger sanctions on Moscow.

    “Our rock-solid support to Ukraine is vital for keeping us safe here in the UK and ensuring those on the frontlines have the equipment they need to push back Russia.”
    — Andy Burnham, UK Prime Minister · source
    1. first by Guardian, 1d ago · also Straits Times, Reuters, Politico Europe, Politico, The Hindu

      3 more headlines
    2. first by Independent UK, 1d ago · also Evening Standard, Sky News Politics, RTE News

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    • eugenemcparland.eurosky.social

      #UK PM Burnham praises President #Zelenskyy for showing 'leadership' after Trump's energy ceasefire comment

      eugenemcparland.eurosky.socialBluesky15h ago38▲view on Bluesky ↗
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    • 🚨🇬🇧🇺🇦 BREAKING: Zelensky has JUST arrived at 10 Downing Street, where he's meeting today with PM Andy Burnham. The visit follows Trump's controversial decision to lift sanctions on Russian diesel; the UK PM says he wants to "repair bridges" between Ukraine and the U.S. He

      @MarioNawfalX15h ago19▲view on X ↗
    • GeoWire@mastodon.social

      ⚡ NEWS UK PM Burnham to Host Zelenskyy at Downing Street UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham will host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at Downing Street to reaffirm the UK's 'rock-solid' support. This diplomatic move contrasts with Zelenskyy's recent difficulties in relations with US President Donald Trump, signaling continued... 📰…

      GeoWire@mastodon.socialMastodon1d ago1▲view on Mastodon ↗
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    Healey to press allies for LNG ban at IMF summit in Bangkok

    Chancellor John Healey will use meetings at the International Monetary Fund summit in Bangkok to urge other countries to impose an equivalent ban on Russian LNG exports, arguing it would curtail funding for Putin's war effort.

  3. background

    Burnham announces Zelenskyy's Downing Street visit and aid package — Downing Street confirmed Zelenskyy will visit London Wednesday, with Burnham asking ministers to draft further sanctions, military aid and fiscal packages; the UK will deliver £45 million of surface-to-air missiles, accelerate over 5,000 Lightweight Multirole Missiles under a £1.6bn programme, and push for a ban on Russian LNG exports.

  4. background

    Zelenskyy condemns diesel deal as rewarding Russian attacks — Zelenskyy criticized easing sanctions on Russia without a de-escalation agreement as an 'obvious weakness', and said subsequent Russian attacks on civilian targets amounted to a 'thanks' from Putin.

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    Burnham calls Zelenskyy to reaffirm UK solidarity

    Burnham phoned Zelenskyy voicing solidarity amid Russia's recent attacks and discussing further sanctions; Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband separately met Ukraine's foreign minister in northern Ukraine.

    “The UK stands shoulder to shoulder with Ukraine and will continue to stand with them until they prevail…”
    — Ed Miliband
    1. first by Anadolu Agency, 4d ago

    • British PM reiterates solidarity with Zelensky amid US-Ukraine tensions Britain’s Prime Minister Andy Burnham meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on the sidelines of the 81st United… # UnitedStates # US # USA # andyburnham # Diesel # DonaldTrump # newpresident # POTUS # presidentdonaldtrump # presidentoftheUnitedStates #…

      UnitedStates@pubeurope.comMastodon4d agoview on Mastodon ↗
  7. background

    Trump strikes diesel deal with Putin, calls for new Ukraine leader — Trump said a Friday call with Putin was 'extremely successful' and resulted in a deal for Russia to supply diesel to the US and global markets; Trump also called for Ukraine to have a new leader and announced an energy-related ceasefire Zelenskyy said was 'news to him'.

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  1. first by Evening Standard, 19h ago · also BBC, Arab News, FT

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  2. first by Bloomberg Politics, 14h ago · also Bloomberg

  3. first by BBC, 1d ago

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